Capital Campaign Needs – A capital fundraising campaign is defined as seeking: “to raise a specified sum of money within a defined time period to meet the varied asset-building needs of the organization,” by Henry A. “Hank” Rosso, a leading figure in the development of the discipline of fundraising.Traditionally viewed as an exercise to raise […]

Fundraising Management – In the nonprofit world, when it comes to “memberships,” we seem to be of two minds. On the one hand are memberships that convey benefits in exchange for a fee, and on the other, those that recognize donors for gifts made.Fund Raising with Fee-Based MembershipsIn fee-based memberships, a patron of The Metropolis […]

Here is a guest article by Bob Martin, Assistant vice Chancellor for Development at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga on developing your Major Gift Plan campaign. This is some great advice that applies to many donor planning and management tasks.Utilizing a Prospect Management SystemSummary analysis of the major gifts plan:1) The major gifts program […]

Church fundraising is an important task that deserves the best approach. So, how can you improve your church capital campaign? Simply think like a business.Businesses advertise their “brand” and your church can to, either through inexpensive church fundraisers or through capital campaigns.How does advertising help make a business successful?Advertising builds brand awareness.And how does that […]

Capital campaigns fund raising advice and tips on getting the most out of each strategy. Mission statements, writing fundraising letters, donor management & more. Find some solid advice and learn what you need to investigate further.Be sure to check out the article on Fundraising Mission Statements. While that may seem like a no-brainer, you’d be […]

Here you will find capital campaign strategies and tips specifically for non-profit fundraising. These fundraising articles feature how-to tips and techniques for running a profitable capital campaign can get you started on your mission.Whether you are raising funds for a cause like cancer research, or supplementing your church’s building fund, sometimes discovering what you don’t […]